Projects Engineering Engineer

Lincoln Electric System; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 81,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric System in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking a Project Engineer for a temporary role to support planning, design, coordination, and execution of electric utility infrastructure projects. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, reliable power and gain hands-on utility engineering experience.

The position is temporary, with an employment term based on budgeted needs for a major expansion project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering from ABET-accredited school or equivalent experience.
• Engineer III requires 3+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience with ABET-accredited degree.
• Senior Engineer requires PE license or extensive experience in the area of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for local power generating facilities and thermal energy facilities for Lincoln Electric System (LES) and District Energy Corporation (DEC).
• Project management and execution for small to medium projects from conception through completion, including defining scope and maintaining budgets/schedules.
• Prepare feasibility studies and create specifications for equipment; supervise contractors and consultants; monitor the progress of consultants and suppliers.
• Provide project management and engineering support reporting to facilities on a routine basis.
• Support local power generating facilities and thermal energy facilities with routine reporting and cross-functional collaboration.

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering with 3+ years experience

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering with PE license or equivalent experience

Job description

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Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, LES is customer-owned and is one of the nation’s leading utility companies. We are recognized for low costs, unmatched reliability, financial stability, cutting-edge innovation, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service while fostering a culture that celebrates passion, talent, and high standards. If you're not just looking for a job but a fulfilling career in a workplace that values excellence, the environment, and the community we call home, LES might just be the perfect fit for you. Join us and power a brighter future!

• LES is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.


• LES is unable to sponsor employment-based immigrant or non-immigrant visas.


• This is not a remote position and requires residency within a reasonable commuting distance to LES in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Job Title

Employment Type

Starting Pay Range

Posting Date

$81,166.00- $134,178.00

8/11/2026

Employment Classification

Division

Closing Date

Temporary

Power Supply

8/25/2026

If you're ready to put your engineering expertise to work on projects that power our community, we'd love to hear from you. As a Project Engineer, you'll support the planning, design, coordination, and execution of electric utility infrastructure projects that help deliver safe, reliable power to our customers. Working alongside experienced engineers and cross-functional teams, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience while solving real-world challenges in a dynamic utility environment. This is a temporary position with a defined employment term based on budgeted project needs and is anticipated to continue through the remaining three years of a major infrastructure expansion project. While this role is not eligible for benefits, it provides an exciting opportunity to gain utility engineering experience, contribute to a major generation expansion project, and make a meaningful and lasting impact.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND COMPETENCIES

Responsible for providing engineering support for local power generating facilities and thermal energy facilities for Lincoln Electric System (LES) and District Energy Corporation (DEC). Project management execution for small to medium sized projects from project conception through completion, including defining the detailed project scope with necessary stakeholders and maintaining project budgets and schedules. Also includes material selection, bid evaluations, supervision of contractors and consultants, preparation of feasibility studies, and creating specifications for associated equipment. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal guidance. Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

• Prepares and/or reviews contracts, standards, drawings, work orders, engineering specifications, and submittal approvals.


• Monitors the work of consultants, contractors, and equipment suppliers.


• Prepares technical studies, background information, and documentation for management consideration on various projects and technical matters.


• Provides project management and engineering support for local power generating facilities and thermal energy facilities, which may require reporting to those facilities on a routine or regular daily basis.

Accountability

- Holds self and others responsible for goals, outcomes, deadlines, andobjectivesand follows through on commitments. Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development.

Communication

- Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner whether verbally, written, or other means; tailors message to fit the interests and needs of the audience; delivers information in a manner that is interesting andcompelling.

Initiative

- Takesaction on their own without being prompted; handles problems independently; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others; does more than is expected or asked.

Job Technical Skills

- Keeps their technical skills current; effectively applies specialized knowledge and skills to perform work tasks; understands andmastersthe technical skills, knowledge, and tasks associated with theirjob; shares technicalexpertisewith others.

Teamwork

- The ability to effectively interact, cooperate, collaborate, and manage conflicts with other people.Shows enthusiasm toward being a member of the group; activelyparticipatesinteam meetings and activities;leveragesthe skills and interests of coworkers to achieve goals and solve problems; supportsteam decisions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Engineer ($81,166 - $101,458) -Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field (prefer electrical for this role) from an ABET accredited school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.


• Engineer III ($93,342 - $116,678) - Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field (prefer electrical for this role) from an ABET accredited school , and at least three years of progressively responsible engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.


• Senior Engineer ($107,342 - $134,178) - Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field (prefer electrical for this role) from an ABET accredited school , and at least six to ten years of progressively responsible engineering experience in area of assignment and a Professional Engineer License (PE). Or at least ten to fourteen years of progressively responsible engineering experience in area of assignment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIESREQUIRED

Ability to apply mathematical, economic, and accounting practices.

Understanding ofsafety principles and practices.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS